Are all hearing aids the same size?
Hearing aids differ in size – from the older behind-the-ear type to a very small, almost unnoticeable hearing aid, which fits in the ear canal. |
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Are certain children born deaf, or does it happen later?
Most hearing impairment is inherited. Of all types of inherited deafness only one third is present at birth. Another third starts during childhood and the other third only manifests in adulthood. |
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Do cochlear implants give someone normal hearing?
The apparatus does not normalize hearing and the sound that is generated by the implant differs from normal hearing, although this difference is decreasing rapidly as technology is advancing. |
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Do doctors always know what causes hearing loss?
In 30% of the cases of hearing impaired children the cause of the hearing loss is unknown or cannot be determined |
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Do hearing aids make a big difference?
Thanks to digital technology it is now possible to produce hearing aids with such precise and fine sound quality that the hearing aid user is brought closer to normal hearing than ever – so there is every reason to get help for one’s hearing loss. |
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How does a cochlear implant affect speech development?
How does a cochlear implant affect speech development? The prognosis for normal speech and language development increases dramatically, the younger the child is at implantation, which makes early diagnosis of an impairment so critical. |
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What are cochlear implants and how do they work?
During cochlear implantation an electrical apparatus is surgically implanted into the bone behind the ear. It consists of a microphone (which receives sounds), a speech processor (which selects usable sounds) and a coil (which decodes and sends electric impulses to the electrodes). These components are worn externally. |
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What are the symptoms of hearing deficiency?
The symptoms of hearing deficiency are varied:
- frequent earaches and complaints of ear difficulties
- frequent colds with ear discharge
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What are the things that can cause hearing loss in later life?
What are the things that can cause hearing loss in later life? There are multiple causes of hearing loss in later life. These include viral and bacterial infections such as meningitis, drug toxicity, excessive noise exposure, middle ear infection, head trauma, ear infections. |
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What percentage of children have severe or total hearing loss at birth?
Approximately one out of every thousand children born has a severe or total hearing loss. |
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What do I do about the stuff in my ears?
Take a look at these frequently-asked questions on ear wax. |
